Cast: Armin Mueller-Stahl

Direction William Friedkin

Cast Jack Lemmon · Courtney B. Vance · Ossie Davis · George C. Scott

Synopsis Twelve Angry Men (12 Angry Men) (TV) (1997) is a gripping television adaptation of the 1957 cinematic masterpiece, focusing on a jury of eleven members who are swift to convict a young Latino defendant accused of patricide. The narrative unfolds...

Direction Jim Jarmusch

Cast Winona Ryder · Giancarlo Esposito · Gena Rowlands · Armin Mueller-Stahl

Synopsis Night on Earth (1991) presents a mosaic of five distinct cab drivers navigating their respective cities—New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Rome, and Helsinki—during a single, eventful evening. Each driver encounters unique and memorable passengers, creating a tapestry of stories that...

Direction Scott Hicks

Cast Geoffrey Rush · Armin Mueller-Stahl · John Gielgud · Noah Taylor

Synopsis Shine (1996) is a poignant film inspired by the real-life journey of Australian pianist David Helfgott. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, revealing David's formative years as a child prodigy. His father, haunted by the horrors of his...

Direction David Cronenberg

Cast Viggo Mortensen · Naomi Watts · Vincent Cassel · Armin Mueller-Stahl

Synopsis Eastern Promises (2007) follows the enigmatic and captivating Nikolai, a Russian-born chauffeur employed by one of the most infamous families in the Eastern European criminal underworld. Led by Semyon, a seemingly affable restaurateur with a sinister and ruthless alter ego,...

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Jessica Lange · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Frederic Forrest · Lukas Haas

Synopsis Music Box (1989) follows the story of Mike Laszlo (Armin Mueller-Stahl), a Hungarian immigrant who has achieved significant success in the United States over the past five decades. His accomplishments are a source of pride, especially his daughter Ann, a...

Direction Heinrich Breloer

Cast Armin Mueller-Stahl · Monica Bleibtreu · Jürgen Hentsch · Veronica Ferres

Synopsis The Manns (TV Miniseries) (2001) delves into the captivating narrative of Germany's most remarkable literary dynasty. This miniseries offers an in-depth exploration of the Mann family, highlighting their extraordinary contributions to literature and their complex personal lives. Through a series...

Direction Alexander Kluge

Cast Jutta Hoffmann · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Hans-Michael Rehberg · Peter Roggisch

Synopsis The Blind Director (1985) is a cinematic exploration by Alexander Kluge, marking his final films for the big screen. The documentary weaves together a dozen interconnected narratives, each contributing to a broader context. It delves into the story of a...

Direction David Fincher

Cast Michael Douglas · Sean Penn · James Rebhorn · Deborah Kara Unger

Synopsis The Game (1997) follows the success of David Fincher's dark and atmospheric crime thriller "Seven" (1995) with another stylish film noir adventure. Michael Douglas portrays Nicholas Van Orton, a wealthy and isolated San Francisco investment banker who mirrors his father's...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Rosel Zech · Hilmar Thate · Cornelia Froboess · Annemarie Düringer

Synopsis Veronika Voss (1982) is set in Munich, 1955, where a sports reporter crosses paths with Veronika Voss, a former UFA actress rumored to have been involved with Goebbels. Now in decline, Voss is under the care of Dr. Kart, who...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Barbara Sukowa · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Mario Adorf · Mathias Fuchs

Synopsis Lola (1981) unfolds in Germany during the autumn of 1957, where Lola, a captivating cabaret performer and prostitute (Barbara Sukowa), revels in her ability to enthrall men, yet yearns for a way out. She desires wealth, property, and genuine affection....

Direction Frank Beyer

Cast Vlastimil Brodsky · Erwin Geschonneck · Henry Hübchen · Blanche Kommerell

Synopsis Jacob the Liar (1975) is set in a Jewish ghetto in Eastern Europe during 1944. Jakob Heym accidentally overhears a German radio broadcast revealing that the Soviet Army is gradually advancing towards central Europe. To prevent his friend Mischa from...

Direction John G. Avildsen

Cast Stephen Dorff · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Morgan Freeman · John Gielgud

Synopsis The Power of One (1992) follows the journey of PK, a young English orphan in Africa who faces relentless bullying due to his family's political stance. His only solace comes from Geel Piet, a wise and compassionate prisoner. Geel Piet...

Direction Frank Beyer

Cast Erwin Geschonneck · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Krystyn Wójcik · Fred Delmare

Synopsis Naked Among the Wolves (1963) unfolds in the harrowing days leading up to the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp. This gripping film is inspired by the true events of male prisoners who bravely put their lives on the line...

Direction István Szabó

Cast Klaus Maria Brandauer · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Jan Niklas · Hans Christian Blech

Synopsis Colonel Redl (1984) unfolds against the backdrop of the declining Austro-Hungarian empire, chronicling the ascent and downfall of Alfred Redl (Klaus Maria Brandauer), an ambitious young officer. Redl's journey takes him from a promising recruit to the pinnacle of power...

Direction Josef Rusnak

Cast Craig Bierko · Gretchen Mol · Vincent D'Onofrio · Dennis Haysbert

Synopsis The Thirteenth Floor (1999) follows the story of computer scientist Hannon Fuller, who has made a groundbreaking discovery. Before he can share this revelation with his colleague, Douglas Hall, Fuller senses danger and hides a crucial letter within a meticulously...

Direction Agnieszka Holland

Cast Armin Mueller-Stahl · Elisabeth Trissenaar · Isa Haller · Hans Beerhenke

Synopsis Angry Harvest (1985) unfolds during the harsh winter of 1942-43, as a Jewish family makes a desperate escape from a train traversing Silesia. Amidst the chaos, they become separated in the dense woods. Leon, a local peasant who has risen...

Direction Patrice Chéreau

Cast Jean-Hugues Anglade · Vittorio Mezzogiorno · Roland Bertin · Lisa Kreuzer

Synopsis The Wounded Man (1983) follows the journey of a young individual who comes to terms with his sexual orientation and enters into a complex relationship with a cunning and manipulative hustler and petty criminal. Their encounter takes place at a...

Direction Frank Beyer

Cast Ernst Busch · Erwin Geschonneck · Manfred Krug · Edwin Marian

Synopsis Five Cartridges (1960) is set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. A group of five brigadiers is tasked with remaining in the Spanish Sierras to hold off the advancing fascist forces while the rest of their...

Direction Bille August

Cast Jeremy Irons · Winona Ryder · Glenn Close · Meryl Streep

Synopsis The House of the Spirits (1993) is an epic and somber melodrama that unfolds over several generations, filled with turmoil, retribution, and supernatural elements. The narrative commences in South America during 1926, where a young man, Esteban (Jeremy Irons), becomes...

Direction Andrzej Wajda

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Piotr Lysak · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Ralf Wolter

Synopsis A Love in Germany (1983) follows a man who, in May 1983, embarks on a journey with his 17-year-old son to a village in Baden, Germany, which he left four decades prior. The man seeks to uncover the truth about...